How to Make an AI Rap Video From Two Photos (Step by Step)

Making an AI rap video usually sounds like it needs a camera, a mic, and a weekend. With the right tool it takes two photos and about two minutes. This walkthrough covers the whole flow: what photos to pick, what to write in the prompt, how long a clip you should generate, and what it costs.

What you need before you start

• Two photos and a one-sentence idea. That is the entire input.

• Two photos, each with one clear subject. For couples or duos, one person per photo works best.

• JPG or PNG, up to 10 MB each. Phone camera shots are fine.

• Only upload photos you own or have permission to use.

• An idea: names, a short story, or a detail you want mentioned in the verse.

Step 1: Choose a template

Templates set the visual style and the flow of the performance, so pick the one that matches your idea rather than the one that looks flashiest. Realistic styles such as a studio duo, a neon cypher, or a rooftop performance suit couples and friends. Character styles such as a pet at a microphone work best for animals. For a birthday, the same flow with party-ready prompts and photo tips is on the birthday rap video page.

Step 2: Upload the two photos

Sharp beats artistic here. Use a photo where the face is not turned away, not blurred, and not heavily filtered. A plain background helps the model separate the subject from the scene. If you are uploading a pet, use a clear portrait rather than a full-body shot in a busy room.

Step 3: Write the prompt

Every template starts with a prompt you can edit. Keep it concrete and short — one to three sentences. The three things worth including:

• Names. Who is performing, and how the two should be introduced.

• A story or occasion. A birthday, an anniversary, a graduation, a running joke between friends.

• A setting. Studio, neon street, rooftop, or a pet performance.

Vague prompts are the most common reason a first result feels generic. "Two friends rapping" gives the model almost nothing. "Maya and Leo trade verses about surviving their first year of marriage and end on a rooftop at sunset" gives it a scene, a relationship, and a punchline.

Step 4: Pick 5, 10, or 15 seconds

Shorter clips generate faster and cost fewer credits, which makes them the better choice while you are still tuning the prompt. A 5-second clip costs 10 credits, a 10-second clip costs 20, and a 15-second clip costs 30. Once the prompt is working, regenerate at full length for the version you actually want to share.

Step 5: Generate and download

The studio preview shows the generation status. When the render finishes, the video also appears in My videos, where you can preview it and download the file. Finished videos export as a vertical 720p clip, which is the right shape for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts without any cropping.

How many credits does one video cost?

Credits are one-time purchases with no subscription and no automatic renewal. Each pack covers a different number of attempts:

• Basic — 30 credits. One 10-second video plus one 5-second test.

• Pro — 70 credits. Three 10-second videos plus a test run.

• Studio — 110 credits. Five 10-second videos plus a test run.

The credit cost is shown before you generate, and credits are reserved when the request is accepted. A confirmed generation failure returns them to your balance. Credits never expire, so leftover credits are still there the next time you open the studio.

See the full credit packs and per-video costs

Three things that improve the result

• Match the photo to the style. A realistic template wants a realistic photo. A character template handles a stylized portrait better.

• Keep a favorite prompt. Save your best prompt in a note. Most of the quality is in that sentence, not in the model. Twenty-five ready-to-paste examples are in our rap video prompt list.

• Test at 5 seconds first. A short test tells you whether the pacing and framing work before you spend 30 credits.

Common problems and fixes

The face looks off. Replace the source photo with a sharper one taken in even lighting, then regenerate. Photo quality does more for likeness than any prompt change.

The verse ignores my idea. Name the subject and the occasion explicitly in the first sentence of the prompt instead of hinting at them.

The clip cuts short. Generate a longer duration. The 15-second option is intended for setups that need a full verse plus a closing line.

If you want to skip the reading and just try it, the studio on the homepage is the same flow in one screen.